Toronto address · Ward 11, University-Rosedale
156 Major St
The City of Toronto has 5 building permits since 2017 (4 still open) on record for this address.
Building permits
Every permit the City lists for this address since 2017, and any still open from before, newest first.
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal to underpin existing single family dwelling. Work also includes reconstruction of front porch, complete with new stairs and new basement walk-out.
Applied Feb 22, 2016 · issued Mar 15, 2016 · Permit 16 119334 BLD
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Underpinning
Proposal to underpin the foundation at the rear of the existing single family dwelling. This application is related to work under permit # 12-105821.
Applied May 28, 2015 · issued Jul 28, 2015 · Permit 15 164327 BLD
- Inspections under way
Small residential project · Multiple projects
Proposal to construct rear second floor addition. Refer to CofA file 06-108804. Existing single family dwelling.
Applied Jan 13, 2012 · issued Jan 23, 2012 · Permit 12 105821 BLD
- Inspections under way
Plumbing
Plumbing - Proposal to construct rear second floor addition. Refer to CofA file 06-108804. Existing single family dwelling.
Applied Jan 13, 2012 · issued Jan 23, 2012 · Permit 12 105821 PLB
- Closed
Small residential project · Other
Party wall admin permit in connection to 154 Major St.
Applied Oct 27, 2011 · issued Oct 27, 2011 · completed Jan 17, 2023 · Permit 11 300029 BLD
Committee of Adjustment
No applications to the City's Committee of Adjustment for this address since 2017. That's where an owner asks for a minor variance (a small exception to the zoning by-law) or a consent to divide a lot.
What’s planned nearby
Development sites within 500 m
- Under review
30 storeys · 472 homes · Mixed use
440 m away · Site plan · Under review · filed Oct 12, 2022
Neighbours’ Committee of Adjustment files within 250 m
250 Robert St · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a new covered front porch, a rear one and two storey addition (with a basement addition below) at the northwest corner of the dwelling, and a rear third storey addition. Also to construct a rear one-storey ancillary building (shed). The existing rear parking space abutting Barbara Godard Lane will be reduced in length.
210 m away · filed Aug 28, 2026 · Postponed
110 Brunswick Ave · Minor variance
To construct a new rear two-storey detached ancillary building containing a one-car garage on the first level and storage space on the second level, abutting Albert Jackson Laneway. The existing rear one-storey detached ancillary building (garage) will be demolished.
160 m away · filed Jun 25, 2026 · Refused
147 Major St · Minor variance
To alter the existing three-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a two-storey addition (including a basement level) to a portion of the rear south wall. Also, to construct a rear second storey addition (enclosing the balcony into habitable space), and a rear third storey addition with a balcony. The existing one-storey ancillary building (detached garage, in the rear yard, abutting the laneway) will be maintained and unaltered.
120 m away · filed Feb 4, 2026 · Approved
108 Harbord St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey mixed-use building by constructing a rear three-storey addition with a ground floor one-car garage (abutting the laneway). The side (east) second and third storey portions of the rear addition will be partially cantilevered above the exterior passageway. The existing office space on the ground floor, as well as the two residential dwelling units on the second and third levels will be maintained.
130 m away · filed Jun 17, 2025 · Approved
125 Borden St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a rear second storey deck which will provide a covered porch below. Also, to construct a new one-storey ancillary building (detached garage), in the rear yard abutting the laneway.
160 m away · filed Feb 6, 2025 · Approved
648 Spadina Ave · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey commercial building by increasing the permitted non-residential gross floor area for the restaurant use (through interior alterations).
220 m away · filed Sep 15, 2024 · Approved
148 Robert St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling by constructing a third storey addition.
140 m away · filed Jun 24, 2024 · Approved
202 Robert St · Minor variance
To alter the existing two-and-one-half-storey townhouse dwelling by constructing a rear third storey addition (cantilevered on the north side). Also, to convert the existing side (north) basement walkout into habitable space by removing the stairs and constructing a new roof with skylights.
110 m away · filed Apr 9, 2024 · Approved
From the City of Toronto’s open data: building permits (active, and cleared since 2017), Committee of Adjustment applications and address points, this record updated Sep 29, 2026, and the development sites from its Development Applications data. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto. Construction cost estimates and contractors’ names are left out on purpose, and nothing here names an owner.